16 September 2024 The Cultural Centre of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Zimbabwe, under the stewardship of Mr Hamid Bakhtiyar, the Cultural Counsellor, has won the Second Runner Up Best International Stand at the just ended 14th Edition of the Sanganai / Hlanganani World Tourism Expo that closed in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe’s commercial hub, on Saturday, 14 September 2024.

The Cultural Centre of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Zimbabwe is, for the second year running, exhibiting at the 2024 Sanganai Tourism Expo, which is currently running at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair Arena in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe’s commercial capital.

The first cultural and artistic festival of Etqan will begin in Tehran on Thursday, featuring a series of stage performances, as announced by the event's secretary during a press conference at Tehran's Art Bureau on Sunday.

In Iran, the 28th of Safar, the second month of the lunar Hijri calendar, is a deeply significant day of mourning for Muslims. It is marked by rich observances and cultural practices that vary across different regions of the country.This date marks the anniversary of the passing of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and the martyrdom of Imam Hassan (AS), the second Shia Imam.

President Masoud Pezeshkian has appointed Fatemeh Mohajerani as the new spokesperson for the Iranian government, as announced during a cabinet meeting on Wednesday.

Iranian artist Hassan Ruholamin has created a new artwork beside the holy shrines of Imam Hussein (AS) and his brother Hazrat Abbas (AS) in Karbala, to commemorate Arbaeen. Ruholamin’s latest painting, completed in the sacred atmosphere of Karbala during the preparations for Arbaeen pilgrimage, captures the perspective of Hazrat Zainab (SA), Imam Hussein's sister, regarding the events of Ashura and the Battle of Karbala, Mehr reported on Sunday.

A number of Iranian archaeologists have expressed their support for the establishment of an “anti-treasure hunting task force” aimed to preserve cultural heritage of the nation for future generations.

Cultural Counsellor at the Embassy of Iran, Mr Hamid Bakhtiyar saluted Zimbabweans’ for the sacrifice they made in the quest to bring total independence.

The first international event dedicated to Arbaeen heritage took place in Tehran, bringing together scholars, researchers, and experts to explore the cultural and historical significance of the religious occasion which marks the culmination of 40 days of mourning for Imam Hussain (AS), the third Shia Imam.